Category Archives: _Foundation News

Local builder establishes Student Constructors Endowed Scholarship at PSC

Local builder Amir Fooladi didn’t put his or his company’s name on the endowed scholarship he established to help Pensacola State College students hoping to enter the construction field.

The goal of the PSC Student Constructors Endowed Scholarship isn’t to build the Fooladi name. It’s to help strengthen the College’s workforce commitment and supply Northwest Florida with more qualified workers in the construction and contracting trades.

On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the endowed scholarship was announced at a press conference held outside Building 18 (building trade work and storage area) on the Pensacola campus.

Jo and Bill Jones Endowed Scholarship is Established

We are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the Jo and Bill Jones Endowed Scholarship! Pensacola State College Alumnus, William M. Jones, generously chose to create this award for nursing and health science students as part of the Your Community, Your Legacy Campaign.

Day of Clays presented by TRANE is set to host a record-breaking event this fall.

On October 2nd, Pensacola State College is set to host its largest clay shoot fundraiser since it held its first event in 2009.  Just shy of 2 months away, 150 shooters representing 38 teams have already signed on to compete.   Held at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center in Pace, the tournament begins at 7:30am. Sporting…

Scholarship created for Patrice Whitten, who helped cultivate hundreds of scholarships, raise millions for PSC

Patrice Whitten has always been a leader at Pensacola State College, even before it was Pensacola State College. As a student at then-Pensacola Junior College in the 1970s, Patrice Whitten – then Patrice Shiver – was president of the Student Government Association, recipient of the Faculty Leadership Award and a member of the Delta Chi Omega sorority.

She remained a leader at PSC for decades, and now Pensacola State College even has a scholarship in her name.

Jan Miller – Sandra Robinson Award (Rotary Club)

In June, the Rotary Club of Pensacola presented Jan Miller with the annual Sandra Robinson Award for outstanding service & support of educational, healthcare & cultural organizations. Please join us in congratulating Campaign Cabinet Member Jan Miller – a champion for the Pensacola State College Foundation and a philanthropist serving the broader Pensacola community.

Hal George – Rotarian of the Year

Join us as we congratulate Campaign Cabinet Member, Hal George was presented with the Rotarian of the Year award for his endless commitment to Rotary and the Pensacola community. His strength, passion, and love of service was recognized by Gulf Breeze Rotarians. He has served his Rotary Club as President (2006-2007) and Programs Chair (since 2017).

PSC’s Dr. Rameca Leary Goes Above And Beyond

Since she began her career at PSC in 2014, Dr. Rameca Leary has illustrated her unwavering commitment to Pensacola State College and its students. During the height of COVID-19, the annual AMMES Wiggins Banquet, which raises funds for the African American Memorial Endowment and Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins Live Your Dream Scholarships, was canceled. In its place, Dr. Leary spearheaded a 100 for 100 Campaign which raised a total of $15,665 toward the two scholarship funds.

Pensacola State College Garde Manger event is celebration of College’s friends and donors and a showcase for Culinary program

Pensacola State College’s annual Garde Manger Celebration brought more than 150 of the College’s donors and supporters to the Pensacola campus on Wednesday, July 22 for an event featuring food and friendship.

Hosted by PSC President Ed Meadows and the Pensacola State College Foundation, the event is a thank you to donors whose financial gifts help fund student scholarships, programs, facilities and more.

While guests dined on scrumptious small dishes prepared by PSC Culinary program students, Meadows noted that so many students depend on scholarships to help finance their education.

“I just wanted to extend a big thank you to all of you,’’ Meadows said. “One of the reasons we have some of the talented students that we do is because of all of you and your generosity.”

Pensacola State College unveils Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Pensacola State College fortified its position as a growing regional leader in cybersecurity on Tuesday, May 4, with the unveiling of the state-of-the-art Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity, which is housed in the newly-opened Baars Technology Building. The Center for Cybersecurity was named for McMahon, a Pensacola businessman and…